- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Safety Score
- 86/100
- Green Space
- 0%
- Current Weather
- 9.3°C
- Median Age
- 37 yrs
light rain
Living in Monkey Island
Is Monkey Island a good place to live?
Monkey Island is home to roughly 2,841 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Monkey Island scores 40 out of 100, with a safety score of 86/100 and 0% green space.
Schools: Monkey Island has 1 school in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: weekly rent typically sits around $200.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 9.3°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Monkey Island is right for you depends on what youâre looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety86
- Amenities20
- Schools34
- Housing Affordability77
- Green space10
- Community22
- Transport14
Property & Economics
- Median Weekly Rent
- $200/wk
- Median HH Income
- $87K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +1.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Monkey Island?
- Children living in Monkey Island are in zone for Southland Adventist Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Monkey Island?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the population of Monkey Island?
- Monkey Island has 2,841 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- Where is Monkey Island?
- Monkey Island is in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.
- Is Monkey Island a good place to live?
- Monkey Island scores 40/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Monkey Island
Schools in zone for Monkey Island
Children living in Monkey Island have a guaranteed right to enrol at these school, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Southland Adventist Christian School
Full Primary · roll 123 · decile 4
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Monkey Island. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding â confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Monkey Island Weather
Current conditions: 9.3°C, light rain
Monkey Island Community
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